Police Car
Police Car was recalled on 30 May 2014 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0770/14. Environment risk reported by Germany. The product poses an environmental risk (chemical pollution) because the tyres of the toy car contain short chain chlorinated paraffins (measured value; 0.
| Alert Number | A12/0770/14 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 050AB-4 |
| Published | 30 May 2014 |
Risk Description
The product poses an environmental risk (chemical pollution) because the tyres of the toy car contain short chain chlorinated paraffins (measured value; 0.34%).The product does not comply with the requirements of Commission Regulation 519/2012 on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).In addition, the product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), including benzo(a)pyrene (measured values: benzo(a)pyrene: 37 mg/kg; total PAHs: 874.5 mg/kg).
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 08/05/2014
Product Description
Remote-controlled toy car made of coloured plastic with black plastic tyres. Packaged in a cardboard box with a window.
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to Police Car.
About this risk
This product contains substances harmful to the environment, such as excessive heavy metals, ozone-depleting chemicals, or pollutants that do not comply with EU environmental regulations.
Recommended action
Do not dispose of this product in regular household waste. Take it to a certified waste collection point. Check with your local municipality for hazardous waste disposal options.
Who is at risk?
While the direct health risk may be lower, environmental contamination affects entire communities.